Podcast Episodes

#165: America's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threat - Retired US Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith

Episode 165

The biggest threat to America today is too often the one we think about the least. Nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare has been around for decades and the effects of an NBC attack on the homela…

Published on 4 months ago

#164: By All Means Available - Former Undersecretary Of Defense For Intelligence Michael Vickers

Episode 164

The directive given to our Green Berets is to win by All Means Available. To do so, requires a combination of ingenuity, understanding the environment, a clear plan and precision execution. 

Mike Vick…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

#163: America's Only Special Forces - Green Beret Foundation Chairman Ken Tovo & Board Member Chris Robinette

Episode 163

Green Berets solve complex challenges in service because they’re informed. Yet when they transition out, the civilian world often leaves them looking for answers. The Green Beret Foundation stands re…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#162: Break The System - Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6)

Episode 162

Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the m…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

#161: Don't Bet Against America - Representative Don Davis (NC-1)

Episode 161

Veterans are once again dominating Congress. The start of the 119th Congress has 100 Veterans across both sides of the aisle. Veterans by and large focus on teamwork and getting results. 

To kick off …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#160: Is The US Army Ready? 15th Sergeant Major Of The Army Dan Dailey

Episode 160

Readiness is the ability to close with and destroy any enemy, anywhere, anytime. The role of the Sergeant Major of the Army is to ensure readiness. Command Sergeant Major Dan Dailey was the 15th Serg…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#159: America Is Vulnerable - Representative August Pfluger (TX-11)

Episode 159

Threats to America are at an all time high. Our national security and law enforcement professionals have warned us. Our military leaders are preparing for anything and everything.  

Representative Aug…

Published on 6 months ago

#158: All or Nothing Won't Work - Representative Jason Crow (CO-6)

Episode 158

The job of America’s elected leaders is to get things done. The democratic process isn’t always pretty and almost never leaves everyone happy; but the effectiveness of our government and America’s st…

Published on 6 months ago

#157: War Is Failure - Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee

Episode 157

Serving in Special Forces isn’t supposed to be easy. In fact, becoming a Green Beret is rewarding because it’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, anyone could do it; but not everyone can, or should…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

#156: Integrated Deterrence - Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick, Former Commander 1st Special Forces Command & Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan

Episode 156

Retired Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick served as the final commander of the Combined Security Transition Command –Afghanistan (CSTC-A). He also held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assi…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago